Vica Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vica Foundation is a private foundation in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $390,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $515,000 | 12 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 11 | $17.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 13 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Vica Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vica Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $870,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $200,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $160,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $150,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $150,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | General fund | $150,000 |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | General support | $150,000 |
| Columbia Journalism School | General support | $100,000 |
| Library of America | General fund | $50,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Individual | General support | $20,000 |
| NPR | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Crowley
Questions people ask
Does Vica Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vica Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Vica Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Crowley (Trustee).
What does Vica Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.